Spotlight：Depression and mental health

[2016.11.09] 發表

【明報專訊】Cries for help are very common in social media. What will you do if you see such a message? A new tool to prevent suicide and self-harm has been launched on Instagram. This tool allows users to report anonymously contents that may be signs of someone struggling with depression or self-harm. Such flagged posts are then sent to a special Instagram team for review.

(sources: Ming Pao, Instagram)

◆A notification that says "Can we help?" appears when anyone searches for expressions like "suicide" and "imnotok" (I am not okay).

■ English highway﹕ flag

To flag a piece of information which you think is important is to put a special mark next to it.

e.g. Dr Panda flagged the pages he thought to be important so that he could return to it.

■ Game １

There are both physical and psychological symptoms of depression. Bill constantly feels nervous and guilty and has low self-esteem. He has recently had headaches, insomnia and a lack of energy.

To relax, he does a puzzle. Help him to pick the right piece to finish it.

■ Game ２

With other Smarties' support, Bill has got rejuvenated. Join the dots to reveal a Bill in a good mood.

(Answers on next text)

■ Glossary

anonymously (adv) 匿名地

notification (n) 通知(書)

insomnia (n) 失眠(症)

rejuvenate (v) 使恢復精神